Training

Most likely, yes. Individuals are scheduled in the order that their applications with payment are received. If the training you requested was already full, you were scheduled for the next available training date prior to your expiration date. Apply early to reserve the training you wish to attend. If it is prior to your expiration date, we will try to put you in a training that is closer to you. For other options, please see a list of accepted alternatives on our website. 

Individuals are scheduled in the order that their applications with payment are received. If the training you requested was already full, you were scheduled for the next available training date prior to your expiration date

We schedule individuals for training conducted by DCJS such as compliance agent and general instructor development. For all other training in any registered category, you must contact the appropriate school and register for their training directly. 

Yes, DCJS cannot accept training that is more than 12 months old so you will need to start over with entry-level training. 

Partial training exemptions are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed for credit unless pre-approved. Therefore, to ensure that you have ample time to attend additional training if required, you should submit the partial training exemption application at least 90 days prior to your expiration date. However, if you have attended a pre-approved training alternative listed on our website, you should submit your application at least 30 days prior to your expiration date. 

No. Expiration dates are based on application date. You can complete training at any time during the 24 months prior to expiration and your registration will be renewed for 2 years from your current expiration date.

For armed registrations, firearm retraining/requalification will only be credited if completed within the 90 days immediately preceding the expiration date of the endorsement.

You must receive training once during each 24 month period of registration or certification and prior to the expiration date of the credential.

Ffirearms training must be completed annually as firearms endorsements are only issued on a one-year basis.  Firearms retraining/requalification will only be credited if it is completed with the last 90 days prior to the firearm endorsement expiration date.

For training to be credited, an application must be submitted within 12 months of the completion date. 

The training completion form is for your records only. Your employer's compliance agent should keep a copy in your employee file. Do not send it to DCJS. The school will submit a roster to us verifying your training. 

Training is required to be reported to DCJS by the certified training school. Individuals should not send a training completion form to the DCJS. You can verify submission of training through the school you attended. Remember that training is not the only requirement for certification and/or registration. You must also meet all other application requirements prior to your credentials being issued by DCJS.